Challenges
This global event disrupted the construction of Steve Rigby’s water park but unexpectedly brought his family closer as they helped with his projects.
What was the COVID-19 pandemic?
This quality, which Steve Rigby prioritized over experience, allowed his team members to take on multiple roles across different ventures.
What is adaptability
The amount of renditions did Steve Rigby have to go through in order to get his first project up and running.
What is 26 renditions?
Successful entrepreneurs like Rigby, Jobs, and Hyman possess this ability.
What is identifying opportunity?
Rigby’s Waterworld ensures the safety of its guests by testing this multiple times per day to maintain proper chemical levels.
What is water?
Steve faced external pressure from family and friends, who encouraged him to leave a lasting impact in Warner Robins through his business ventures.
What was the challenge of family expectations and the pressure to build a legacy?
Rigby valued employees who were adaptable, similar to Hyman and Fleiss of this company, who sought "jack of all trades" employees for their startup.
What is Rent the Runway
With every decision that Rigby makes, who does he consult with first.
What is the five board members
Steve Rigby's entrepreneurial venture focused on addressing this market pain.
What is a shortage of family-friendly amenities?
Unlike many entrepreneurs, Rigby hires people who aren’t all Type A personalities but instead those who possess this quality, aligning with his company’s goals.
What is flexibility?
Moving from entertainment into this industry required Steve to adapt his skills, balancing efficiency with flexibility in a more structured environment.
What is the hospitality industry?
After initially hiring based on resumes and experience, this entrepreneur pivoted to hiring employees he trusted and had connections with to ensure team unity.
Who is Frank Addante?
Steve Rigby was inspired to make the Rigby Water World amusement work by ______.
What is the Bahamas's lazy river?
Rigby's business model benefits from diverse revenue streams, loyal customers, and this.
What is limited competition?
Rigby’s background in this industry helped him make informed decisions about loans, contractors, and materials for his business ventures.
What is construction?
Steve dedication to this aspect of his business is shown by naming projects after family members, such as a rooftop bar named after his daughter Gracie.
What is building a legacy rooted in family and community?
Rigby’s approach to hiring was similar to this concept used by entrepreneurs, who choose employees based on fit and alignment with company culture rather than just skills.
What is hiring for cultural fit?
The type of support system did Rigby idealize during the beginning and throughout.
What is his family and community
Entrepreneurs like Rigby, Wozniak, and Williams demonstrate this trait in facing adversity.
What is perseverance?
Rigby’s Best Western hotel is built with reinforced concrete and a stronger roof, allowing it to be classified as this in case of extreme weather.
What is a hurricane shelter?
This aspect of business was as essential to Steve’s success as his creative ventures, allowing him to sustain his projects financially.
What is financial management?
This phrase, used by Rigby, highlights his belief in putting the team's success over individual achievement.
What is "Everybody wants to be number 1, but there's only number 1"?
The told his original size of his plan would not work at the site, what did he respond with.
What made it bigger?
Steve Rigby chose to fund his business this way to maintain 100% equity.
What is bootstrapping?
To prevent risks like fraud, Rigby makes this kind of business culture, emphasizing team support and a positive work environment.
What is a family-style culture?